The Inside Story.

Nu Wrestler Piling Up Long Unbeaten Streak

February 16, 1993|By Neil Milbert.

Northwestern's Paul Andreotti, who hasn't lost since Nov. 28, improved his wrestling record to 13-4 Saturday at Welsh-Ryan Arena by winning decisions over 142-pound opponents from Wisconsin and Wyoming.

De Kalb High School will be the "home mat" for the NU wrestlers (6-6-1 overall, 3-4-1 Big 10) Wednesday when they clash with Purdue and Northern Illinois.

On Sunday the Wildcats will be back in Welsh-Ryan Arena to challenge Nebraska, the nation's second-ranked team.

Women's world: Although losses on the road at Iowa and Minnesota over the weekend appear to have knocked the women's basketball team out of the race for the Big 10 title, the Wildcats (12-7 overall, 6-4 Big 10) still hope to make the NCAA tournament.

Coach Don Perrelli's team will try to get back on the winning track at home Wednesday against Illinois and then Friday at Wisconsin.

The swimming team will be at Michigan from Thursday through Saturday, competing in the Big 10 championships.

Lost weekend: The fourth annual American Airlines Tennis Classic at the Midtown Tennis Club was a downer for the Northwestern men. The host team lost to Kansas 5-2 and to Texas 7-0.

Jeff Giraldo, NU's No. 1 singles player, had to miss the match with Kansas because of a sore ankle.

Teeing off: Northwestern opened its golf season by finishing 14th in the 18-team International Intercollegiate Tournament at Monterrey, Mexico.

Anders Hansen of champion Houston was the individual titlist with an 8-under-par 208. NU's Derek Grant tied for 31st.